Why Northwest Outward Bound School?

We are all more capable than we know. Northwest Outward Bound School challenges students to reach further than they thought possible — physically and emotionally — to find the untapped strength within themselves.

Our programs are based in the dramatic settings of the Pacific Northwest, where learning is emphasized through experience, leadership, and service. Among iconic mountains, rivers, forests, oceans, and deserts, students discover skills that last a lifetime, compassion for themselves and others, and a new understanding for what they can achieve.